The true cost of free checkingBankrate.comDoes it seem like it takes extra work these days to avoid a monthly service fee on your so-called free checking account? Is there a minimum daily balance? Do you need at least $1,000 in direct deposits per month? The reality is that free checking at …

Are Free Checking Accounts A Thing of the Past?West GeorgianIn January, another bank got rid of the free checking account option as Bank of America did away with their e-checking account. Since the announcement was made, Bank of America has been put under fire by the media and their customers. This change is …